London Buildings That Look Like Animals

Ever thought the buildings that populate London bear more than a passing resemblance to the creatures at London Zoo? We did, and — with the aid of some world-class photo editing — we've reimagined these London buildings as animals.

Battersea power cow

We've all stared at Battersea Power Station and thought: "doesn't that look a lot like an upside-down cow?" Here is a more complete form of that stray thought. Especially fitting that the Battersea Power Station should be on this list, considering it's the cover for Pink Floyd's album, Animals.

City Hall as an armadillo

There's an argument to be made that City Hall didn't need our photoshopping wizardry to turn it into an armadillo — the resemblance is already that strong. But then you wouldn't be able to be mesmerised by our sumptuous artwork above. Thank us later. Hell, thank us now.

The O2 as a turtle

The O2 in Greenwich is clearly the perfect shell for a turtle. We've added the missing parts; this sleepy little guy has just roused himself for the break of dawn. You might also see The O2 as a rather bald hedgehog. Up to you.

No 1 Poultry and Bagpuss

Bagpuss (left) and No 1 Poultry (right)

No 1 Poultry has just been given listed status as an "unsurpassed example of commercial postmodernism." What could be more postmodern than to design a building inspired by a 70s children television character?

Think you know any more animal lookalike buildings? Let us know in the comments.